Getting more kids walking and cycing to school is a great way to increase physical activity, improve congestion around schools, foster greater community connections and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

It is great to see that around Australia some innovative programs and initatives are being implemented to turn the tide and make cycling and walking to school the norm again.   

In Victoria the State Government has made a considerable financial committment to fund a Ride2School program which is run and managed by Bicycle Victoria.

The program just published its first annual report which includes lots of information, facts and figures and feedback from teachers, parents and kids and is a great source for anyone keen to encourage more active travel to school.

• Click here here to download the report (5mb, PDF file)